decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2012 Issue 12 (December)
5 tips from a thriving multispecialty ACO to achieve physician buy-in
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Article Overview
This article describes how a multispecialty practice built physician buy-in for an accountable care organization (ACO) and adapted its workflow and communications around CMS participation. It is intended for physicians, practice leaders, and coding/billing or compliance staff who want to understand the operational and cultural considerations involved in ACO adoption. The article focuses on broad guidance about messaging, internal communication, physician engagement, and performance visibility within the context of CMS ACO programs.
Why This Topic Matters
ACO participation changes how practices think about care delivery, communication, and performance measurement. Understanding the themes discussed here can help organizations evaluate whether the article is relevant to their own transition planning and physician engagement efforts.
Article Sections
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Payment models
Introduces the broader reimbursement and care-delivery context for accountable care organizations and CMS participation.
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How to earn physician approval
Outlines the main strategies used to build physician support for the ACO transition, including internal messaging, meetings, and performance feedback.
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CMS accepting ACO applications
Summarizes CMS program context and where interested practices could look for application-related information.
What You Will Learn
- How physician buy-in can affect an ACO transition
- How practices may communicate major care-model changes internally
- How CMS ACO program context shapes practice planning
- How performance visibility can be used in clinician engagement efforts
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical practice administrators
- Practice managers
- Compliance and billing staff
- Care coordination leaders
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